Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, Liz Taylor in a knotted yellow gingham shirt, Audrey Hepburn in gingham peddle-pushers, Alexa Chung and Daisy Lowe suited in the stuff 85% of the time. We think you'll agree, that's a stylish line up.
There were several key #tbt gingham moments that persuaded us it was potentially as chic, if not cooler, than leopard print. With summer finally acting its age, it's gingham's time to shine. To find out how best to tackle the stuff in 2016, we of course went straight to our Instagram favourites to get some tips on how to style out matching the tablecloth at brunch with swagger...
Glossier intern and part-time model Madeline Schepis wearing a gingham Reformation dress and styling it out with a red bandana and spangly silver hoops.
Photo: Via @madelineschepis.
Paloma Elsesser, model and V ogue favourite wearing two types of gingham with red Gucci loafers and just owning life.
Photo: Via @palomija.
Rivah, from NTS’ 'Unfinished Biz' proving that gingham does not have to be twee in this cherry body-con drop-your-jaw number.
Photo: Via @rivah45.
Taylor making waves in LA brand Naked Intersection’s cult gingham two-piece bikini.
Photo: Via @taylorkristn.
Blogger and stylist Lainy Hedaya wearing an off-the-shoulder gingham crop top with flamenco sleeves. The hammock is adding something to this look.
Photo: Via @lainyhedaya.
Denim designer and NYC gal Alexia Elkaim giving us Marilyn Monroe bombshell in a baby pink gingham beach dress.
Photo: Via @alexiaelkaim.
Ceilidh Joy, model and stylist, wearing monochrome off-the-shoulder gingham with a white string bow-tie choker.
Photo: Via @lilmixedhunny.
Alexa shared this #tbt and we're glad she did. Her button-down gingham and raw-edge denim shorts are perfect summer wardrobe staples.
Photo: Via @alexachung.
Artist and model Carlotta Kohl keeps her gingham slip dress fresh with some grassy-green shades and a top-knot.
Photo: Via @carlottiica.
Sunday Times Style fashion editor Pandora Sykes making a vintage playsuit look very grown up with dark tan sandals.
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